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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.49, 286.80 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.49, 286.80 and 104.69 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.49 : 286.80 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.49/286.80 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.49x = 286.80 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.49x = 30,023.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,023.66/191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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