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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 262.93 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 262.93 and 182.85 is: 251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 262.93 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/262.93 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 262.93 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 48,075.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,075.84/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.63

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