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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.10, 286.61 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.10, 286.61 and 181.84 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.10 : 286.61 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.10/286.61 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.10x = 286.61 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.10x = 52,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,117.16/191.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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