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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.99, 266.16 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.99, 266.16 and 185.31 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.99 : 266.16 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.99/266.16 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.99x = 266.16 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.99x = 49,322.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322.11/191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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