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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.32, 286.35 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.32, 286.35 and 104.45 is: 156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.32 : 286.35 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.32/286.35 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.32x = 286.35 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.32x = 29,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,909.26/191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.33

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