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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.24, 263.88 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.24, 263.88 and 147.60 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.24 : 263.88 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.24/263.88 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.24x = 263.88 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.24x = 38,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948.69/191.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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