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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 287.68 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 287.68 and 63.52 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 287.68 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/287.68 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 287.68 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 18,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,273.43/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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