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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 287.76 and 181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 287.76 and 181.70 is: 272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 287.76 = 181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/287.76 = 181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 287.76 × 181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 52,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,285.99/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.81

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