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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 264.08 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 264.08 and 181.26 is: 249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 264.08 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/264.08 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 264.08 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 47,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,867.14/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.93

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