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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.41, 287.66 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.41, 287.66 and 184.93 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.41 : 287.66 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.41/287.66 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.41x = 287.66 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.41x = 53,196.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,196.04/191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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