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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.26, 263.98 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.26, 263.98 and 117.58 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.26 : 263.98 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.26/263.98 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.26x = 263.98 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.26x = 31,038.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,038.77/191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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