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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 287.60 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 287.60 and 100.40 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 287.60 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/287.60 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 287.60 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 28,873.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,873.10/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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