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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.33, 286.75 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.33, 286.75 and 104.48 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.33 : 286.75 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.33/286.75 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.33x = 286.75 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.33x = 29,959.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,959.15/191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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