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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 287.20 and 186.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 287.20 and 186.35 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 287.20 = 186.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/287.20 = 186.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 287.20 × 186.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 53,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,519.72/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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