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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.84, 289.44 and 188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.84, 289.44 and 188 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.84 : 289.44 = 188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.84/289.44 = 188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.84x = 289.44 × 188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.84x = 54,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414.72/191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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