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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 287.21 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 287.21 and 110.34 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 287.21 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/287.21 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 287.21 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 31,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,691.03/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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