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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 263.93 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 263.93 and 161.63 is: 223.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 263.93 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/263.93 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 263.93 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 42,656.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,656.88/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.04

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