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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.19, 264.22 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.19, 264.22 and 158.39 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.19 : 264.22 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.19/264.22 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.19x = 264.22 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.19x = 41,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,849.08/191.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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