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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 263.64 and 144.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 263.64 and 144.61 is: 199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 263.64 = 144.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/263.64 = 144.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 263.64 × 144.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 38,124.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,124.98/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.52

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