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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 263.22 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 263.22 and 181.43 is: 250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 263.22 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/263.22 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 263.22 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 47,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,756.00/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.66

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