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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.97, 287.88 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.97, 287.88 and 94.47 is: 141.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.97 : 287.88 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.97/287.88 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.97x = 287.88 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.97x = 27,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196.02/191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.67

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