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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 263.82 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 263.82 and 181 is: 249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 263.82 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/263.82 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 263.82 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 47,751.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,751.42/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.43

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