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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.81, 287.51 and 100.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.81, 287.51 and 100.49 is: 150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.81 : 287.51 = 100.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.81/287.51 = 100.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.81x = 287.51 × 100.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.81x = 28,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,889.94/191.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.62

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