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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.59, 287.27 and 104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.59, 287.27 and 104.89 is: 157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.59 : 287.27 = 104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.59/287.27 = 104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.59x = 287.27 × 104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.59x = 30,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,131.29/191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.27

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