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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.08, 287.25 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.08, 287.25 and 181.56 is: 270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.08 : 287.25 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.08/287.25 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.08x = 287.25 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.08x = 52,153.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,153.11/193.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.11

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