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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 263.38 and 180.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 263.38 and 180.96 is: 248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 263.38 = 180.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/263.38 = 180.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 263.38 × 180.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 47,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,661.24/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.39

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