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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 286.58 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 286.58 and 117.72 is: 176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 286.58 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/286.58 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 286.58 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 33,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,736.20/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.63

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