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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 287.46 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 287.46 and 104.70 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 287.46 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/287.46 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 287.46 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 30,097.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,097.32/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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