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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 286.76 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 286.76 and 114.16 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 286.76 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/286.76 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 286.76 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 32,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,736.09/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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