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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 263.54 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 263.54 and 185.88 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 263.54 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/263.54 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 263.54 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 48,986.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,986.82/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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