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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.56, 286.86 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.56, 286.86 and 151.24 is: 226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.56 : 286.86 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.56/286.86 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.56x = 286.86 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.56x = 43,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,384.71/191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.48

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