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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.38, 286.96 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.38, 286.96 and 110.24 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.38 : 286.96 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.38/286.96 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.38x = 286.96 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.38x = 31,634.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,634.47/191.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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