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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 264.55 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 264.55 and 181.87 is: 251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 264.55 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/264.55 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 264.55 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 48,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,113.27/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.03

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