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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.01, 286.73 and 155.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.01, 286.73 and 155.37 is: 233.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.01 : 286.73 = 155.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.01/286.73 = 155.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.01x = 286.73 × 155.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.01x = 44,548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,548.46/191.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.23

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