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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.56, 287.46 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.56, 287.46 and 119.32 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.56 : 287.46 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.56/287.46 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.56x = 287.46 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.56x = 34,299.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,299.73/191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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