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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.44, 288.51 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.44, 288.51 and 181.20 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.44 : 288.51 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.44/288.51 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.44x = 288.51 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.44x = 52,278.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,278.01/193.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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