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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.29, 286.99 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.29, 286.99 and 114.34 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.29 : 286.99 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.29/286.99 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.29x = 286.99 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.29x = 32,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,813.86/191.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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