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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.09, 286.64 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.09, 286.64 and 110.49 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.09 : 286.64 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.09/286.64 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.09x = 286.64 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.09x = 31,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,670.30/191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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