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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 265.15 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 265.15 and 184.60 is: 256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 265.15 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/265.15 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 265.15 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 48,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,945.78/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.05

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