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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.48, 289.13 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.48, 289.13 and 181.14 is: 272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.48 : 289.13 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.48/289.13 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.48x = 289.13 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.48x = 52,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,372.10/192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.09

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