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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 286.28 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 286.28 and 184.17 is: 275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 286.28 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/286.28 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 286.28 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 52,724.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,724.19/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.96

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