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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.82, 287.88 and 70.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.82, 287.88 and 70.17 is: 105.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.82 : 287.88 = 70.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.82/287.88 = 70.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.82x = 287.88 × 70.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.82x = 20,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200.54/191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.31

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