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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.71, 287.58 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.71, 287.58 and 109.40 is: 164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.71 : 287.58 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.71/287.58 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.71x = 287.58 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.71x = 31,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,461.25/191.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.11

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