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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 286.45 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 286.45 and 159.44 is: 238.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 286.45 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/286.45 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 286.45 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 45,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,671.59/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.07

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