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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.19, 263.84 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.19, 263.84 and 103.86 is: 143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.19 : 263.84 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.19/263.84 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.19x = 263.84 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.19x = 27,402.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402.42/191.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.33

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