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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.85, 287.76 and 47.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.85, 287.76 and 47.57 is: 71.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.85 : 287.76 = 47.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.85/287.76 = 47.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.85x = 287.76 × 47.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.85x = 13,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,688.74/191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.35

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