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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 286.17 and 186.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 286.17 and 186.53 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 286.17 = 186.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/286.17 = 186.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 286.17 × 186.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 53,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,377.86/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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