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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 262.80 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 262.80 and 181.20 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 262.80 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/262.80 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 262.80 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 47,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,619.36/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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