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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.50, 286.85 and 180.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.50, 286.85 and 180.85 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.50 : 286.85 = 180.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.50/286.85 = 180.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.50x = 286.85 × 180.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.50x = 51,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,875.92/191.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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