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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.01, 263.55 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.01, 263.55 and 147.27 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.01 : 263.55 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.01/263.55 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.01x = 263.55 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.01x = 38,813.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,813.01/191.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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