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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 263.73 and 158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 263.73 and 158.46 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 263.73 = 158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/263.73 = 158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 263.73 × 158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 41,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,790.66/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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