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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.38, 286.56 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.38, 286.56 and 152.68 is: 228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.38 : 286.56 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.38/286.56 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.38x = 286.56 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.38x = 43,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,751.98/191.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.61

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