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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.95, 262.28 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.95, 262.28 and 181.19 is: 250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.95 : 262.28 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.95/262.28 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.95x = 262.28 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.95x = 47,523.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,523.62/189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.20

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