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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.67, 287.38 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.67, 287.38 and 114.52 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.67 : 287.38 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.67/287.38 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.67x = 287.38 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.67x = 32,910.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,910.76/191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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