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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.97, 288.12 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.97, 288.12 and 76.50 is: 114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.97 : 288.12 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.97/288.12 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.97x = 288.12 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.97x = 22,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040.65/191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.81

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