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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 287.42 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 287.42 and 188.31 is: 282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 287.42 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/287.42 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 287.42 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 54,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,123.12/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.55

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