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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.19, 263.64 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.19, 263.64 and 171.82 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.19 : 263.64 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.19/263.64 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.19x = 263.64 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.19x = 45,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,298.62/191.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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