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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 287.35 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 287.35 and 151.48 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 287.35 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/287.35 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 287.35 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 43,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,527.78/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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