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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 287.76 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 287.76 and 150.60 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 287.76 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/287.76 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 287.76 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 43,336.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,336.66/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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