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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.26, 263.97 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.26, 263.97 and 108.37 is: 149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.26 : 263.97 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.26/263.97 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.26x = 263.97 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.26x = 28,605.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605.80/191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.57

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