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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 286.74 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 286.74 and 150.60 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 286.74 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/286.74 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 286.74 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 43,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,183.04/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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