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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 287.21 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 287.21 and 164.50 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 287.21 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/287.21 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 287.21 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 47,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,245.74/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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