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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 287.15 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 287.15 and 181.64 is: 272.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 287.15 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/287.15 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 287.15 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 52,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,155.58/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.75

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