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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 262.76 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 262.76 and 186.68 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 262.76 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/262.76 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 262.76 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 49,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,052.04/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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