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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.78, 287.78 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.78, 287.78 and 118.75 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.78 : 287.78 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.78/287.78 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.78x = 287.78 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.78x = 34,173.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,173.88/191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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