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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 287.37 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 287.37 and 118.26 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 287.37 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/287.37 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 287.37 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 33,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,984.38/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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