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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.68, 263.79 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.68, 263.79 and 183.48 is: 252.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.68 : 263.79 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.68/263.79 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.68x = 263.79 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.68x = 48,400.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,400.19/191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.51

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