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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 286.56 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 286.56 and 114.02 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 286.56 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/286.56 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 286.56 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 32,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,674.29/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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