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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.65, 287.58 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.65, 287.58 and 190.10 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.65 : 287.58 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.65/287.58 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.65x = 287.58 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.65x = 54,670.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,670.39/191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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