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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.02, 286.29 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.02, 286.29 and 165.34 is: 247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.02 : 286.29 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.02/286.29 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.02x = 286.29 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.02x = 47,335.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,335.19/191.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.80

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