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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 287.76 and 161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 287.76 and 161.12 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 287.76 = 161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/287.76 = 161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 287.76 × 161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 46,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,363.89/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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