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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.62, 287.80 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.62, 287.80 and 165.65 is: 248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.62 : 287.80 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.62/287.80 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.62x = 287.80 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.62x = 47,673.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,673.15/191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.80

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