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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.14, 287.01 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.14, 287.01 and 157.12 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.14 : 287.01 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.14/287.01 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.14x = 287.01 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.14x = 45,095.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,095.01/191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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