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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 287.35 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 287.35 and 114.65 is: 171.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 287.35 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/287.35 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 287.35 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 32,944.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,944.03/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.85

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