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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.26, 287.08 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.26, 287.08 and 104.63 is: 157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.26 : 287.08 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.26/287.08 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.26x = 287.08 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.26x = 30,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,036.74/191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.05

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