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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 286.88 and 153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 286.88 and 153.21 is: 229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 286.88 = 153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/286.88 = 153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 286.88 × 153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 43,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,952.12/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.82

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