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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 285.59 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 285.59 and 161.19 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 285.59 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/285.59 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 285.59 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 46,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,034.66/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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