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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.41, 286.91 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.41, 286.91 and 109.04 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.41 : 286.91 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.41/286.91 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.41x = 286.91 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.41x = 31,285.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,285.66/191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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