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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 286.28 and 180.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 286.28 and 180.48 is: 270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 286.28 = 180.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/286.28 = 180.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 286.28 × 180.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 51,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,667.81/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.33

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