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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.33, 286.69 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.33, 286.69 and 152.80 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.33 : 286.69 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.33/286.69 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.33x = 286.69 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.33x = 43,805.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,805.42/191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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