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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 287.88 and 54.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 287.88 and 54.99 is: 82.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 287.88 = 54.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/287.88 = 54.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 287.88 × 54.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 15,831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,831.60/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.48

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