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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.83, 287.50 and 104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.83, 287.50 and 104.98 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.83 : 287.50 = 104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.83/287.50 = 104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.83x = 287.50 × 104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.83x = 30,181.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,181.75/191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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