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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 286.61 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 286.61 and 114.35 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 286.61 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/286.61 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 286.61 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 32,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,771.85/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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