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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 290.69 and 181.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 290.69 and 181.15 is: 272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 290.69 = 181.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/290.69 = 181.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 290.69 × 181.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 52,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,659.18/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.20

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