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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 286.32 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 286.32 and 150.32 is: 225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 286.32 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/286.32 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 286.32 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 43,039.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,039.62/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.34

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