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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.96, 287.98 and 164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.96, 287.98 and 164.84 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.96 : 287.98 = 164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.96/287.98 = 164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.96x = 287.98 × 164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.96x = 47,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,470.62/191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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