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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 286.95 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 286.95 and 161.02 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 286.95 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/286.95 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 286.95 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 46,204.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,204.69/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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