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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.49, 286.29 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.49, 286.29 and 162.93 is: 243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.49 : 286.29 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.49/286.29 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.49x = 286.29 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.49x = 46,645.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,645.23/191.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.59

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