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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.96, 287.48 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.96, 287.48 and 182.39 is: 273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.96 : 287.48 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.96/287.48 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.96x = 287.48 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.96x = 52,431.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,431.13/191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.14

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