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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 287.39 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 287.39 and 119.46 is: 179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 287.39 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/287.39 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 287.39 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 34,331.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,331.61/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.23

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