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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.26, 263.88 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.26, 263.88 and 113.62 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.26 : 263.88 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.26/263.88 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.26x = 263.88 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.26x = 29,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,982.05/191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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