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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 288.40 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 288.40 and 162.73 is: 245.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 288.40 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/288.40 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 288.40 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 46,930.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,930.52/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.04

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