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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.35, 287.07 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.35, 287.07 and 114.22 is: 171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.35 : 287.07 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.35/287.07 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.35x = 287.07 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.35x = 32,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,789.07/191.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.36

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