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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 286.72 and 157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 286.72 and 157.14 is: 235.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 286.72 = 157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/286.72 = 157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 286.72 × 157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 45,054.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,054.79/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.71

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