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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.18, 287.11 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.18, 287.11 and 180.93 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.18 : 287.11 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.18/287.11 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.18x = 287.11 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.18x = 51,946.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,946.81/191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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