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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.45, 285.77 and 175.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.45, 285.77 and 175.22 is: 261.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.45 : 285.77 = 175.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.45/285.77 = 175.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.45x = 285.77 × 175.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.45x = 50,072.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,072.62/191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.54

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