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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 287.30 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 287.30 and 151.09 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 287.30 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/287.30 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 287.30 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 43,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,407.82/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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