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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.99, 288 and 61.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.99, 288 and 61.99 is: 92.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.99 : 288 = 61.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.99/288 = 61.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.99x = 288 × 61.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.99x = 17,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,853.12/191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.99

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