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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 286.29 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 286.29 and 104.34 is: 156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 286.29 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/286.29 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 286.29 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 29,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,871.50/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.35

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