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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.65, 287.79 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.65, 287.79 and 181.91 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.65 : 287.79 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.65/287.79 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.65x = 287.79 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.65x = 52,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,350.44/191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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