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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 285.12 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 285.12 and 184.40 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 285.12 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/285.12 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 285.12 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 52,576.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,576.41/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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