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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.78, 287.85 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.78, 287.85 and 151.64 is: 227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.78 : 287.85 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.78/287.85 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.78x = 287.85 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.78x = 43,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,649.57/191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.60

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