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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 287.21 and 100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 287.21 and 100 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 287.21 = 100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/287.21 = 100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 287.21 × 100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 28,721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,721.00/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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