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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.65, 287.50 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.65, 287.50 and 104.95 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.65 : 287.50 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.65/287.50 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.65x = 287.50 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.65x = 30,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,173.13/191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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