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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 287.61 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 287.61 and 118.50 is: 177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 287.61 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/287.61 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 287.61 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 34,081.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,081.79/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.79

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