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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 264.38 and 172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 264.38 and 172.83 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 264.38 = 172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/264.38 = 172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 264.38 × 172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 45,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,691.93/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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