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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 287.39 and 153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 287.39 and 153.07 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 287.39 = 153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/287.39 = 153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 287.39 × 153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 43,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,990.02/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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