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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.91, 264.85 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.91, 264.85 and 114.28 is: 157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.91 : 264.85 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.91/264.85 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.91x = 264.85 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.91x = 30,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,267.75/191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.72

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