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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.85, 287.69 and 54.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.85, 287.69 and 54.86 is: 82.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.85 : 287.69 = 54.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.85/287.69 = 54.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.85x = 287.69 × 54.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.85x = 15,783.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,783.86/191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.27

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