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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.26, 263.95 and 112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.26, 263.95 and 112.63 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.26 : 263.95 = 112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.26/263.95 = 112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.26x = 263.95 × 112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.26x = 29,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,728.69/191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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