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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.17, 263.78 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.17, 263.78 and 108.28 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.17 : 263.78 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.17/263.78 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.17x = 263.78 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.17x = 28,562.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,562.10/191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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