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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 286.34 and 158.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 286.34 and 158.59 is: 237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 286.34 = 158.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/286.34 = 158.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 286.34 × 158.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 45,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,410.34/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.55

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