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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 286.44 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 286.44 and 118.88 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 286.44 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/286.44 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 286.44 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 34,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,051.99/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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