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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 264.38 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 264.38 and 184.21 is: 254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 264.38 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/264.38 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 264.38 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 48,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700.85/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.04

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