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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 286.86 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 286.86 and 178.50 is: 267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 286.86 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/286.86 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 286.86 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 51,204.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,204.51/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.69

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