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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 286.85 and 104.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 286.85 and 104.61 is: 156.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 286.85 = 104.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/286.85 = 104.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 286.85 × 104.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 30,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,006.86/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.91

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