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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 287.12 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 287.12 and 117.32 is: 176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 287.12 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/287.12 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 287.12 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 33,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,684.92/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.03

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