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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 287.42 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 287.42 and 185 is: 277.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 287.42 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/287.42 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 287.42 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 53,172.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,172.70/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.81

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