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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.09, 286.41 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.09, 286.41 and 114.11 is: 171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.09 : 286.41 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.09/286.41 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.09x = 286.41 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.09x = 32,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,682.25/191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.03

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