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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 286.74 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 286.74 and 151.07 is: 226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 286.74 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/286.74 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 286.74 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 43,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,316.38/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.12

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