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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 287.89 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 287.89 and 100.58 is: 150.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 287.89 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/287.89 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 287.89 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 28,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,955.98/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.83

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