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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.59, 262.41 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.59, 262.41 and 180.36 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.59 : 262.41 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.59/262.41 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.59x = 262.41 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.59x = 47,327.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,327.37/191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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