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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.10, 285.93 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.10, 285.93 and 181.20 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.10 : 285.93 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.10/285.93 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.10x = 285.93 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.10x = 51,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,810.52/191.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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