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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.04, 288.11 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.04, 288.11 and 189.84 is: 286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.04 : 288.11 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.04/288.11 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.04x = 288.11 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.04x = 54,693.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,693.85/191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.30

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