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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.13, 263.49 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.13, 263.49 and 141.27 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.13 : 263.49 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.13/263.49 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.13x = 263.49 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.13x = 37,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,222.64/191.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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