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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 288.69 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 288.69 and 174.76 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 288.69 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/288.69 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 288.69 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 50,449.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,449.15/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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