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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 287.79 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 287.79 and 114.80 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 287.79 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/287.79 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 287.79 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 33,038.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,038.04/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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