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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.64, 288.04 and 187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.64, 288.04 and 187.72 is: 282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.64 : 288.04 = 187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.64/288.04 = 187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.64x = 288.04 × 187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.64x = 54,070.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,070.87/191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.15

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