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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.82, 288.42 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.82, 288.42 and 185.34 is: 278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.82 : 288.42 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.82/288.42 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.82x = 288.42 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.82x = 53,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,455.76/191.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.68

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