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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.76, 286.96 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.76, 286.96 and 184.20 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.76 : 286.96 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.76/286.96 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.76x = 286.96 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.76x = 52,858.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,858.03/191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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