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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 285.17 and 181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 285.17 and 181.61 is: 271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 285.17 = 181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/285.17 = 181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 285.17 × 181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 51,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,787.39/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.97

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