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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 287.97 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 287.97 and 100.50 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 287.97 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/287.97 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 287.97 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 28,940.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,940.99/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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