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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.10, 263.61 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.10, 263.61 and 156.18 is: 215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.10 : 263.61 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.10/263.61 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.10x = 263.61 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.10x = 41,170.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,170.61/191.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.44

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