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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 284.60 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 284.60 and 188.90 is: 281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 284.60 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/284.60 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 284.60 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 53,759.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,759.99/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.23

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