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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.62, 285.85 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.62, 285.85 and 184.74 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.62 : 285.85 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.62/285.85 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.62x = 285.85 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.62x = 52,807.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,807.93/191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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