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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 286.65 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 286.65 and 176.28 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 286.65 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/286.65 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 286.65 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 50,530.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,530.66/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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