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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 289.44 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 289.44 and 181.44 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 289.44 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/289.44 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 289.44 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 52,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515.99/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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