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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.82, 264.12 and 184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.82, 264.12 and 184.03 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.82 : 264.12 = 184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.82/264.12 = 184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.82x = 264.12 × 184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.82x = 48,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,606.00/191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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