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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.79, 286.02 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.79, 286.02 and 176.04 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.79 : 286.02 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.79/286.02 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.79x = 286.02 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.79x = 50,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,350.96/191.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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