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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 284.55 and 190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 284.55 and 190.61 is: 283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 284.55 = 190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/284.55 = 190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 284.55 × 190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 54,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,238.08/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.61

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