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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 287.50 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 287.50 and 114.65 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 287.50 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/287.50 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 287.50 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 32,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,961.88/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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