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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.45, 287.19 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.45, 287.19 and 119.36 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.45 : 287.19 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.45/287.19 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.45x = 287.19 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.45x = 34,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,277.56/191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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