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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 286.70 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 286.70 and 104.40 is: 156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 286.70 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/286.70 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 286.70 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 29,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,931.48/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.71

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