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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 263.34 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 263.34 and 156.20 is: 215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 263.34 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/263.34 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 263.34 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 41,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,133.71/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.36

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