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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 286.01 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 286.01 and 165.54 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 286.01 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/286.01 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 286.01 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 47,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,346.10/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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