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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.23, 263.69 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.23, 263.69 and 135.27 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.23 : 263.69 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.23/263.69 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.23x = 263.69 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.23x = 35,669.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,669.35/191.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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