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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 263.10 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 263.10 and 159.71 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 263.10 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/263.10 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 263.10 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 42,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,017.59/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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