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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.17, 263.80 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.17, 263.80 and 108.26 is: 149.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.17 : 263.80 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.17/263.80 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.17x = 263.80 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.17x = 28,559.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,559.38/191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.39

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