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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 286.76 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 286.76 and 110.04 is: 164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 286.76 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/286.76 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 286.76 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 31,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,555.07/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.86

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