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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.68, 286.81 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.68, 286.81 and 158.87 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.68 : 286.81 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.68/286.81 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.68x = 286.81 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.68x = 45,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,565.50/191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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