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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.93, 287.21 and 179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.93, 287.21 and 179.06 is: 267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.93 : 287.21 = 179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.93/287.21 = 179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.93x = 287.21 × 179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.93x = 51,428.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,428.27/191.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.95

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