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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.96, 287.33 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.96, 287.33 and 153.48 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.96 : 287.33 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.96/287.33 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.96x = 287.33 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.96x = 44,099.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,099.41/191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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