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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 286.20 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 286.20 and 104.27 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 286.20 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/286.20 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 286.20 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 29,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,840.64/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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