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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 288.24 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 288.24 and 188.48 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 288.24 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/288.24 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 288.24 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 54,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,327.48/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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