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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 263.99 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 263.99 and 142.22 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 263.99 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/263.99 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 263.99 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 37,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,545.67/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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