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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.95, 287.90 and 54.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.95, 287.90 and 54.97 is: 82.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.95 : 287.90 = 54.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.95/287.90 = 54.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.95x = 287.90 × 54.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.95x = 15,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,825.73/191.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.45

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