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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 288.56 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 288.56 and 180.28 is: 271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 288.56 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/288.56 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 288.56 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 52,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,021.73/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.75

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