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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.27, 286.91 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.27, 286.91 and 155.43 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.27 : 286.91 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.27/286.91 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.27x = 286.91 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.27x = 44,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,594.42/191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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