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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 287.43 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 287.43 and 155.76 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 287.43 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/287.43 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 287.43 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 44,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,770.10/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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