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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.09, 264 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.09, 264 and 142.59 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.09 : 264 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.09/264 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.09x = 264 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.09x = 37,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,643.76/191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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