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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.76, 287.02 and 184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.76, 287.02 and 184.87 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.76 : 287.02 = 184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.76/287.02 = 184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.76x = 287.02 × 184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.76x = 53,061.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,061.39/191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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