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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 286.32 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 286.32 and 75.44 is: 113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 286.32 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/286.32 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 286.32 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 21,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,599.98/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.09

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