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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 263.25 and 157.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 263.25 and 157.71 is: 217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 263.25 = 157.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/263.25 = 157.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 263.25 × 157.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 41,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,518.14/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.34

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