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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.50, 286.77 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.50, 286.77 and 184.51 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.50 : 286.77 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.50/286.77 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.50x = 286.77 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.50x = 52,912.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,912.98/191.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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