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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 286.08 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 286.08 and 177.58 is: 265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 286.08 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/286.08 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 286.08 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 50,802.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,802.09/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.87

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