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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.19, 263.85 and 108.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.19, 263.85 and 108.31 is: 149.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.19 : 263.85 = 108.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.19/263.85 = 108.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.19x = 263.85 × 108.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.19x = 28,578.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,578.07/191.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.48

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