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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 289.03 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 289.03 and 189.36 is: 285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 289.03 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/289.03 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 289.03 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 54,730.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,730.72/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.23

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