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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.20, 263.72 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.20, 263.72 and 184.85 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.20 : 263.72 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.20/263.72 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.20x = 263.72 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.20x = 48,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,748.64/191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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