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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.32, 285.44 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.32, 285.44 and 189.28 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.32 : 285.44 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.32/285.44 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.32x = 285.44 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.32x = 54,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,028.08/191.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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