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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.12, 284.61 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.12, 284.61 and 190.58 is: 283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.12 : 284.61 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.12/284.61 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.12x = 284.61 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.12x = 54,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,240.02/191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.80

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