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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.26, 264.04 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.26, 264.04 and 178.88 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.26 : 264.04 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.26/264.04 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.26x = 264.04 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.26x = 47,231.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231.48/191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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