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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.14, 266.36 and 181.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.14, 266.36 and 181.74 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.14 : 266.36 = 181.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.14/266.36 = 181.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.14x = 266.36 × 181.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.14x = 48,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,408.27/192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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