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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 262.56 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 262.56 and 175.20 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 262.56 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/262.56 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 262.56 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 46,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,000.51/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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