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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 287.91 and 172.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 287.91 and 172.15 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 287.91 = 172.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/287.91 = 172.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 287.91 × 172.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 49,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,562.99/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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