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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 263.98 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 263.98 and 158.76 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 263.98 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/263.98 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 263.98 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 41,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,909.46/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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