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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.85, 288.81 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.85, 288.81 and 172 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.85 : 288.81 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.85/288.81 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.85x = 288.81 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.85x = 49,675.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,675.32/191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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