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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 287.22 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 287.22 and 100.18 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 287.22 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/287.22 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 287.22 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 28,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,774.14/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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