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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.23, 263.79 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.23, 263.79 and 157.96 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.23 : 263.79 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.23/263.79 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.23x = 263.79 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.23x = 41,668.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,668.27/191.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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