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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 287.36 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 287.36 and 183.04 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 287.36 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/287.36 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 287.36 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 52,598.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,598.37/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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