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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.14, 286.48 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.14, 286.48 and 88.29 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.14 : 286.48 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.14/286.48 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.14x = 286.48 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.14x = 25,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,291.45/191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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