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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.20, 286.08 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.20, 286.08 and 114.20 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.20 : 286.08 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.20/286.08 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.20x = 286.08 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.20x = 32,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,670.34/191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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