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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 285.24 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 285.24 and 187.29 is: 279.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 285.24 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/285.24 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 285.24 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 53,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,422.60/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.11

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