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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 263.91 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 263.91 and 168.09 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 263.91 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/263.91 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 263.91 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 44,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,359.79/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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