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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.73, 285.81 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.73, 285.81 and 183.63 is: 273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.73 : 285.81 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.73/285.81 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.73x = 285.81 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.73x = 52,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,483.29/191.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.74

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