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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 285.57 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 285.57 and 176.67 is: 263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 285.57 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/285.57 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 285.57 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 50,451.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,451.65/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.80

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