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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 286.24 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 286.24 and 113.82 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 286.24 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/286.24 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 286.24 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 32,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,579.84/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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