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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 287.35 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 287.35 and 161.38 is: 241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 287.35 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/287.35 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 287.35 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 46,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,372.54/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.66

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