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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.07, 263.48 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.07, 263.48 and 159.98 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.07 : 263.48 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.07/263.48 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.07x = 263.48 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.07x = 42,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,149.41/191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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