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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.32, 287.37 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.32, 287.37 and 168.26 is: 252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.32 : 287.37 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.32/287.37 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.32x = 287.37 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.32x = 48,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,351.86/191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.72

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