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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.11, 263.50 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.11, 263.50 and 187.06 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.11 : 263.50 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.11/263.50 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.11x = 263.50 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.11x = 49,290.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,290.31/191.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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