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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 287.80 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 287.80 and 100.44 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 287.80 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/287.80 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 287.80 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 28,906.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,906.63/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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