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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.85, 286.55 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.85, 286.55 and 157.02 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.85 : 286.55 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.85/286.55 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.85x = 286.55 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.85x = 44,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,993.30/191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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