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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 262.20 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 262.20 and 186.36 is: 255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 262.20 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/262.20 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 262.20 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 48,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,863.59/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.62

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