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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 287.28 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 287.28 and 119.34 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 287.28 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/287.28 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 287.28 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 34,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,284.00/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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