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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.69, 287.36 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.69, 287.36 and 118.38 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.69 : 287.36 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.69/287.36 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.69x = 287.36 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.69x = 34,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,017.08/191.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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