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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 286.95 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 286.95 and 114.42 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 286.95 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/286.95 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 286.95 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 32,832.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,832.82/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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