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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.97, 266.27 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.97, 266.27 and 185.42 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.97 : 266.27 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.97/266.27 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.97x = 266.27 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.97x = 49,370.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,370.92/191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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