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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 287.16 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 287.16 and 157.32 is: 236.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 287.16 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/287.16 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 287.16 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 45,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,176.01/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.03

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