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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 286.70 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 286.70 and 150.78 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 286.70 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/286.70 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 286.70 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 43,228.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,228.63/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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