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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.17, 263.37 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.17, 263.37 and 158.32 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.17 : 263.37 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.17/263.37 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.17x = 263.37 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.17x = 41,696.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,696.74/191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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