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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.97, 287.55 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.97, 287.55 and 175.37 is: 262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.97 : 287.55 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.97/287.55 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.97x = 287.55 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.97x = 50,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,426.21/191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.68

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