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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 287.35 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 287.35 and 100.44 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 287.35 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/287.35 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 287.35 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 28,861.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861.18/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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