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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.09, 263.73 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.09, 263.73 and 117.39 is: 162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.09 : 263.73 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.09/263.73 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.09x = 263.73 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.09x = 30,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,957.36/191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.01

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