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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 286.38 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 286.38 and 174.10 is: 261.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 286.38 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/286.38 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 286.38 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 49,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858.76/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.00

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