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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.82, 286.22 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.82, 286.22 and 174.54 is: 260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.82 : 286.22 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.82/286.22 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.82x = 286.22 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.82x = 49,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,955.97/191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.43

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