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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 263.88 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 263.88 and 181.10 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 263.88 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/263.88 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 263.88 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 47,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,789.33/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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