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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 285.43 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 285.43 and 162.06 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 285.43 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/285.43 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 285.43 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 46,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,256.79/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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