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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 287.49 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 287.49 and 153.48 is: 229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 287.49 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/287.49 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 287.49 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 44,123.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,123.97/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.88

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