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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 287.74 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 287.74 and 83.63 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 287.74 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/287.74 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 287.74 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 24,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,063.70/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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