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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.21, 286.43 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.21, 286.43 and 175.46 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.21 : 286.43 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.21/286.43 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.21x = 286.43 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.21x = 50,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,254.70/191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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