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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 287.26 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 287.26 and 162.76 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 287.26 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/287.26 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 287.26 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 46,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,754.44/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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