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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.90, 288.06 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.90, 288.06 and 169.22 is: 254.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.90 : 288.06 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.90/288.06 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.90x = 288.06 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.90x = 48,745.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,745.51/191.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.02

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