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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 287.04 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 287.04 and 100.44 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 287.04 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/287.04 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 287.04 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 28,830.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,830.30/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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