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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 287.28 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 287.28 and 189.82 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 287.28 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/287.28 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 287.28 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 54,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,531.49/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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