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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 263.50 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 263.50 and 175.55 is: 242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 263.50 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/263.50 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 263.50 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 46,255.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,255.67/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.14

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