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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.09, 263.58 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.09, 263.58 and 131.97 is: 182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.09 : 263.58 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.09/263.58 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.09x = 263.58 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.09x = 34,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,785.15/191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.04

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