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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 287.31 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 287.31 and 184.63 is: 276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 287.31 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/287.31 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 287.31 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 53,044.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,044.61/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.64

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