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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.09, 286.25 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.09, 286.25 and 113.83 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.09 : 286.25 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.09/286.25 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.09x = 286.25 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.09x = 32,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,581.84/191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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