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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.81, 287.38 and 88.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.81, 287.38 and 88.99 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.81 : 287.38 = 88.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.81/287.38 = 88.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.81x = 287.38 × 88.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.81x = 25,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,573.95/191.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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