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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.14, 287.10 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.14, 287.10 and 164.40 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.14 : 287.10 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.14/287.10 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.14x = 287.10 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.14x = 47,199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,199.24/191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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