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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.76, 286.32 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.76, 286.32 and 173.52 is: 259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.76 : 286.32 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.76/286.32 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.76x = 286.32 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.76x = 49,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,682.25/191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.09

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