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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 285.02 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 285.02 and 190.89 is: 284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 285.02 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/285.02 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 285.02 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 54,406.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,406.51/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.63

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