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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 286.72 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 286.72 and 162.90 is: 243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 286.72 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/286.72 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 286.72 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 46,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,706.69/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.34

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