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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.12, 264 and 158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.12, 264 and 158.60 is: 219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.12 : 264 = 158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.12/264 = 158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.12x = 264 × 158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.12x = 41,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,870.40/191.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.08

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