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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 286.06 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 286.06 and 155.22 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 286.06 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/286.06 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 286.06 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 44,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,402.23/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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