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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.39, 285.87 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.39, 285.87 and 181.11 is: 271.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.39 : 285.87 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.39/285.87 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.39x = 285.87 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.39x = 51,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,771.58/190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.92

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