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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.20, 263.84 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.20, 263.84 and 108.32 is: 149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.20 : 263.84 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.20/263.84 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.20x = 263.84 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.20x = 28,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,579.15/191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.47

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