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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 263.40 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 263.40 and 135.64 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 263.40 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/263.40 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 263.40 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 35,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,727.58/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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