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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.17, 263.66 and 144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.17, 263.66 and 144.55 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.17 : 263.66 = 144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.17/263.66 = 144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.17x = 263.66 × 144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.17x = 38,112.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,112.05/191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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