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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.92, 287.30 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.92, 287.30 and 181.11 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.92 : 287.30 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.92/287.30 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.92x = 287.30 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.92x = 52,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,032.61/191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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