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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 288.12 and 173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 288.12 and 173.72 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 288.12 = 173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/288.12 = 173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 288.12 × 173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 50,052.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,052.21/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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