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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 262.74 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 262.74 and 181.41 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 262.74 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/262.74 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 262.74 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 47,663.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,663.66/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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