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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.23, 286.22 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.23, 286.22 and 150.73 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.23 : 286.22 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.23/286.22 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.23x = 286.22 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.23x = 43,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,141.60/191.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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