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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 286.56 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 286.56 and 156.96 is: 235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 286.56 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/286.56 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 286.56 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 44,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,978.46/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.29

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