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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 286.94 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 286.94 and 178.04 is: 266.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 286.94 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/286.94 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 286.94 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 51,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,087.96/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.50

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