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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 285.80 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 285.80 and 186.64 is: 278.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 285.80 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/285.80 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 285.80 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 53,341.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,341.71/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.58

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