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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 287.36 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 287.36 and 157.55 is: 236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 287.36 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/287.36 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 287.36 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 45,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,271.34/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.14

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