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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 287.04 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 287.04 and 151.27 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 287.04 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/287.04 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 287.04 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 43,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,420.39/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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