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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.73, 287.70 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.73, 287.70 and 157.79 is: 236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.73 : 287.70 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.73/287.70 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.73x = 287.70 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.73x = 45,394.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,394.74/191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.76

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