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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.63, 262.44 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.63, 262.44 and 182.39 is: 249.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.63 : 262.44 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.63/262.44 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.63x = 262.44 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.63x = 47,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,865.12/191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.78

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