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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.35, 285.33 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.35, 285.33 and 175.15 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.35 : 285.33 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.35/285.33 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.35x = 285.33 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.35x = 49,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,975.55/191.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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