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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.02, 288.04 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.02, 288.04 and 188.44 is: 284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.02 : 288.04 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.02/288.04 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.02x = 288.04 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.02x = 54,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,278.26/191.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.15

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