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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 287.28 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 287.28 and 176.28 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 287.28 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/287.28 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 287.28 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 50,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,641.72/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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