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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.63, 288.52 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.63, 288.52 and 181.98 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.63 : 288.52 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.63/288.52 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.63x = 288.52 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.63x = 52,504.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,504.87/192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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