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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.15, 287.84 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.15, 287.84 and 181.62 is: 270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.15 : 287.84 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.15/287.84 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.15x = 287.84 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.15x = 52,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,277.50/193.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.66

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