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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 263.83 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 263.83 and 128.99 is: 177.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 263.83 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/263.83 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 263.83 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 34,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,031.77/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.96

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