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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 262.86 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 262.86 and 181.86 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 262.86 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/262.86 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 262.86 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 47,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,803.72/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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