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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 287.30 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 287.30 and 100.18 is: 150.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 287.30 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/287.30 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 287.30 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 28,781.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,781.71/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.29

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