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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.15, 263.71 and 117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.15, 263.71 and 117.44 is: 162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.15 : 263.71 = 117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.15/263.71 = 117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.15x = 263.71 × 117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.15x = 30,970.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,970.47/191.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.02

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