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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.21, 263.59 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.21, 263.59 and 180.95 is: 249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.21 : 263.59 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.21/263.59 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.21x = 263.59 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.21x = 47,694.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,694.84/191.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.44

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