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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 286.82 and 110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 286.82 and 110.11 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 286.82 = 110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/286.82 = 110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 286.82 × 110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 31,581.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,581.12/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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