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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.35, 286.79 and 157.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.35, 286.79 and 157.17 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.35 : 286.79 = 157.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.35/286.79 = 157.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.35x = 286.79 × 157.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.35x = 45,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,075.96/191.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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