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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 263.14 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 263.14 and 165.26 is: 227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 263.14 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/263.14 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 263.14 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 43,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,486.52/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.50

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