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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 286.44 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 286.44 and 142.88 is: 214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 286.44 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/286.44 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 286.44 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 40,926.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,926.55/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.28

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