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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.68, 287.06 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.68, 287.06 and 176.08 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.68 : 287.06 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.68/287.06 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.68x = 287.06 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.68x = 50,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,545.52/191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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