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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.41, 287.43 and 181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.41, 287.43 and 181.66 is: 272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.41 : 287.43 = 181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.41/287.43 = 181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.41x = 287.43 × 181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.41x = 52,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,214.53/191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.79

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