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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.83, 263.97 and 186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.83, 263.97 and 186.73 is: 256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.83 : 263.97 = 186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.83/263.97 = 186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.83x = 263.97 × 186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.83x = 49,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,291.46/191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.95

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