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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 263.35 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 263.35 and 163.56 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 263.35 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/263.35 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 263.35 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 43,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,072.32/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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