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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 287.50 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 287.50 and 163.08 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 287.50 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/287.50 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 287.50 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 46,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,885.50/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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