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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.20, 286.80 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.20, 286.80 and 119.08 is: 178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.20 : 286.80 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.20/286.80 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.20x = 286.80 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.20x = 34,152.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,152.14/191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.62

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