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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 285.39 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 285.39 and 173.07 is: 258.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 285.39 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/285.39 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 285.39 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 49,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,392.45/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.26

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