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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.96, 287.85 and 83.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.96, 287.85 and 83.78 is: 125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.96 : 287.85 = 83.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.96/287.85 = 83.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.96x = 287.85 × 83.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.96x = 24,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,116.07/191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.63

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