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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 288 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 288 and 182.88 is: 274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 288 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/288 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 288 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 52,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,669.44/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.49

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