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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.27, 286.64 and 172.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.27, 286.64 and 172.30 is: 258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.27 : 286.64 = 172.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.27/286.64 = 172.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.27x = 286.64 × 172.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.27x = 49,385.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,385.78/191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.21

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