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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.96, 287.94 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.96, 287.94 and 55.01 is: 82.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.96 : 287.94 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.96/287.94 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.96x = 287.94 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.96x = 15,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,837.86/191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.51

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