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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.85, 286.14 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.85, 286.14 and 184.97 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.85 : 286.14 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.85/286.14 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.85x = 286.14 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.85x = 52,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,925.89/191.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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