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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.23, 263.85 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.23, 263.85 and 117.56 is: 162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.23 : 263.85 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.23/263.85 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.23x = 263.85 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.23x = 31,018.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,018.21/191.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.20

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