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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 287.82 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 287.82 and 114.94 is: 172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 287.82 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/287.82 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 287.82 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 33,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,082.03/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.32

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