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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.03, 263.86 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.03, 263.86 and 147.89 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.03 : 263.86 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.03/263.86 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.03x = 263.86 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.03x = 39,022.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,022.55/191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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