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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 287.51 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 287.51 and 153.24 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 287.51 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/287.51 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 287.51 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 44,057.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,057.27/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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