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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 286.41 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 286.41 and 164.99 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 286.41 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/286.41 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 286.41 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 47,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,253.96/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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