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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 286.74 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 286.74 and 175.50 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 286.74 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/286.74 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 286.74 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 50,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,322.87/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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