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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 288.28 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 288.28 and 172.41 is: 259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 288.28 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/288.28 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 288.28 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 49,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,702.35/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.62

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