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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 287.98 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 287.98 and 76.44 is: 114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 287.98 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/287.98 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 287.98 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 22,013.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,013.19/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.70

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