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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 287.28 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 287.28 and 152.96 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 287.28 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/287.28 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 287.28 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 43,942.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942.35/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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