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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 287.07 and 180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 287.07 and 180.79 is: 271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 287.07 = 180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/287.07 = 180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 287.07 × 180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 51,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,897.95/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.53

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