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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.60, 286.84 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.60, 286.84 and 179.76 is: 269.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.60 : 286.84 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.60/286.84 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.60x = 286.84 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.60x = 51,562.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,562.36/191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.11

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