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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 287.59 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 287.59 and 151.42 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 287.59 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/287.59 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 287.59 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 43,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,546.88/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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