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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 287.79 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 287.79 and 82.22 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 287.79 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/287.79 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 287.79 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 23,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660.35/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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