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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 286.67 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 286.67 and 183.31 is: 275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 286.67 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/286.67 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 286.67 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 52,549.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,549.48/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.04

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