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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.04, 285.72 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.04, 285.72 and 179.52 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.04 : 285.72 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.04/285.72 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.04x = 285.72 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.04x = 51,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,292.45/191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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