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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.04, 286.60 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.04, 286.60 and 104.32 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.04 : 286.60 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.04/286.60 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.04x = 286.60 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.04x = 29,897.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,897.59/191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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