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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 263.68 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 263.68 and 117.41 is: 161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 263.68 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/263.68 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 263.68 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 30,958.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,958.67/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.96

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