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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.86, 287.94 and 100.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.86, 287.94 and 100.63 is: 151.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.86 : 287.94 = 100.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.86/287.94 = 100.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.86x = 287.94 × 100.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.86x = 28,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,974.90/191.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.02

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