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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.19, 263.94 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.19, 263.94 and 163.86 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.19 : 263.94 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.19/263.94 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.19x = 263.94 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.19x = 43,249.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,249.21/191.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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