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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 286.83 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 286.83 and 114.21 is: 171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 286.83 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/286.83 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 286.83 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 32,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,758.85/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.21

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