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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.67, 287.60 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.67, 287.60 and 76.14 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.67 : 287.60 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.67/287.60 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.67x = 287.60 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.67x = 21,897.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897.91/191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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