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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.38, 286.74 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.38, 286.74 and 114.16 is: 171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.38 : 286.74 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.38/286.74 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.38x = 286.74 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.38x = 32,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,734.24/191.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.04

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