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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 287.73 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 287.73 and 118.74 is: 178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 287.73 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/287.73 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 287.73 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 34,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,165.06/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.06

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