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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 263.65 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 263.65 and 113.38 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 263.65 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/263.65 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 263.65 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 29,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,891.04/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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