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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.81, 287.77 and 54.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.81, 287.77 and 54.86 is: 82.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.81 : 287.77 = 54.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.81/287.77 = 54.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.81x = 287.77 × 54.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.81x = 15,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,787.06/191.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.31

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