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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.07, 263.55 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.07, 263.55 and 117.27 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.07 : 263.55 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.07/263.55 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.07x = 263.55 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.07x = 30,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,906.51/191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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