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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.37, 286.87 and 119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.37, 286.87 and 119.19 is: 178.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.37 : 286.87 = 119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.37/286.87 = 119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.37x = 286.87 × 119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.37x = 34,192.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,192.04/191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.67

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