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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 263.53 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 263.53 and 128.88 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 263.53 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/263.53 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 263.53 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 33,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,963.75/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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