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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.80, 287.10 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.80, 287.10 and 157 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.80 : 287.10 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.80/287.10 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.80x = 287.10 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.80x = 45,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,074.70/191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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