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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 287.76 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 287.76 and 76.41 is: 114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 287.76 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/287.76 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 287.76 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 21,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,987.74/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.56

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