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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 287.48 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 287.48 and 114.30 is: 171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 287.48 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/287.48 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 287.48 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 32,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858.39/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.76

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