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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 287.03 and 109.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 287.03 and 109.33 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 287.03 = 109.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/287.03 = 109.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 287.03 × 109.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 31,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,380.99/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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