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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 287.10 and 104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 287.10 and 104.65 is: 157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 287.10 = 104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/287.10 = 104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 287.10 × 104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 30,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,045.02/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.07

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