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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 287.19 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 287.19 and 176.04 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 287.19 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/287.19 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 287.19 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 50,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,556.93/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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