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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.78, 287.85 and 119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.78, 287.85 and 119.78 is: 179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.78 : 287.85 = 119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.78/287.85 = 119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.78x = 287.85 × 119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.78x = 34,478.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,478.67/191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.78

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