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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 287.03 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 287.03 and 176.93 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 287.03 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/287.03 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 287.03 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 50,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,785.38/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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