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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.66, 286.94 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.66, 286.94 and 191.70 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.66 : 286.94 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.66/286.94 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.66x = 286.94 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.66x = 55,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,005.44/192.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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