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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 287.78 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 287.78 and 113.91 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 287.78 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/287.78 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 287.78 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 32,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,781.30/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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