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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 287.33 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 287.33 and 157.23 is: 235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 287.33 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/287.33 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 287.33 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 45,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,176.11/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.55

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