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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.20, 263.86 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.20, 263.86 and 103.88 is: 143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.20 : 263.86 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.20/263.86 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.20x = 263.86 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.20x = 27,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,408.49/191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.35

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