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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.80, 287.14 and 119.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.80, 287.14 and 119.17 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.80 : 287.14 = 119.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.80/287.14 = 119.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.80x = 287.14 × 119.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.80x = 34,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,218.47/191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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