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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.07, 286.71 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.07, 286.71 and 177.30 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.07 : 286.71 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.07/286.71 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.07x = 286.71 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.07x = 50,833.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,833.68/191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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