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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 286.72 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 286.72 and 161.18 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 286.72 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/286.72 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 286.72 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 46,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,213.53/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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