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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.87, 287.94 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.87, 287.94 and 181.28 is: 270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.87 : 287.94 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.87/287.94 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.87x = 287.94 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.87x = 52,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,197.76/192.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.64

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