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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 286.20 and 114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 286.20 and 114.26 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 286.20 = 114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/286.20 = 114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 286.20 × 114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 32,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,699.78/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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