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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.91, 287.85 and 54.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.91, 287.85 and 54.93 is: 82.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.91 : 287.85 = 54.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.91/287.85 = 54.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.91x = 287.85 × 54.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.91x = 15,811.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,811.60/191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.39

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