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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.82, 287.75 and 61.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.82, 287.75 and 61.79 is: 92.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.82 : 287.75 = 61.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.82/287.75 = 61.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.82x = 287.75 × 61.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.82x = 17,779.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,779.64/191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.69

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