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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 287.76 and 63.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 287.76 and 63.60 is: 95.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 287.76 = 63.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/287.76 = 63.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 287.76 × 63.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 18,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301.54/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.40

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