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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.64, 287.82 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.64, 287.82 and 175.56 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.64 : 287.82 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.64/287.82 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.64x = 287.82 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.64x = 50,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,529.68/191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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