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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.96, 287.83 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.96, 287.83 and 70.26 is: 105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.96 : 287.83 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.96/287.83 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.96x = 287.83 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.96x = 20,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,222.94/191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.35

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