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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 287.80 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 287.80 and 181.91 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 287.80 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/287.80 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 287.80 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 52,353.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,353.96/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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