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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.31, 286.50 and 184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.31, 286.50 and 184.81 is: 276.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.31 : 286.50 = 184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.31/286.50 = 184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.31x = 286.50 × 184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.31x = 52,948.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,948.07/191.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.77

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