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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 287.93 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 287.93 and 55.02 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 287.93 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/287.93 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 287.93 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 15,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,842.05/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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