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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 286.38 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 286.38 and 176.16 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 286.38 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/286.38 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 286.38 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 50,448.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,448.70/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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