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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 286.56 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 286.56 and 176.51 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 286.56 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/286.56 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 286.56 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 50,579.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,579.27/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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