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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.58, 286.89 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.58, 286.89 and 151.22 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.58 : 286.89 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.58/286.89 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.58x = 286.89 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.58x = 43,383.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,383.51/191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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