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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 287.25 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 287.25 and 184.14 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 287.25 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/287.25 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 287.25 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 52,894.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,894.22/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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