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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 287.15 and 110.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 287.15 and 110.22 is: 165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 287.15 = 110.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/287.15 = 110.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 287.15 × 110.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 31,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,649.12/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.33

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