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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.78, 287.31 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.78, 287.31 and 168.38 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.78 : 287.31 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.78/287.31 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.78x = 287.31 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.78x = 48,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,375.82/191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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