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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.23, 285.00 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.23, 285.00 and 190.92 is: 284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.23 : 285.00 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.23/285.00 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.23x = 285.00 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.23x = 54,413.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,413.63/191.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.55

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