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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 287.04 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 287.04 and 181.41 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 287.04 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/287.04 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 287.04 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 52,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,071.93/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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