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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 287.98 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 287.98 and 94.53 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 287.98 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/287.98 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 287.98 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 27,220.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,220.84/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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