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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.11, 286.66 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.11, 286.66 and 181.38 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.11 : 286.66 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.11/286.66 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.11x = 286.66 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.11x = 51,994.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,994.19/191.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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