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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 286.12 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 286.12 and 176.06 is: 263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 286.12 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/286.12 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 286.12 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 50,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,372.42/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.14

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