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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 288.05 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 288.05 and 162.92 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 288.05 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/288.05 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 288.05 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 46,929.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,929.01/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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