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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.59, 285.64 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.59, 285.64 and 186.80 is: 278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.59 : 285.64 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.59/285.64 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.59x = 285.64 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.59x = 53,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,355.66/191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.49

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