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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.11, 263.73 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.11, 263.73 and 103.78 is: 143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.11 : 263.73 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.11/263.73 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.11x = 263.73 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.11x = 27,370.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,370.33/191.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.22

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