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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 286.56 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 286.56 and 162.54 is: 243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 286.56 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/286.56 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 286.56 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 46,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,577.46/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.31

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