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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.07, 263.40 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.07, 263.40 and 135.79 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.07 : 263.40 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.07/263.40 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.07x = 263.40 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.07x = 35,766.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,766.43/191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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