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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 286.14 and 172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 286.14 and 172.89 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 286.14 = 172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/286.14 = 172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 286.14 × 172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 49,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,471.82/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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