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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 287.63 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 287.63 and 110.50 is: 165.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 287.63 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/287.63 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 287.63 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 31,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,783.12/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.80

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