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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.99, 287.77 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.99, 287.77 and 114.91 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.99 : 287.77 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.99/287.77 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.99x = 287.77 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.99x = 33,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,067.65/191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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