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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.04, 262.70 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.04, 262.70 and 185.28 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.04 : 262.70 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.04/262.70 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.04x = 262.70 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.04x = 48,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,673.06/191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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