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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.11, 286.53 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.11, 286.53 and 155.47 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.11 : 286.53 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.11/286.53 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.11x = 286.53 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.11x = 44,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,546.82/191.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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