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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 287.82 and 76.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 287.82 and 76.31 is: 114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 287.82 = 76.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/287.82 = 76.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 287.82 × 76.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 21,963.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,963.54/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.47

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