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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.27, 263.96 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.27, 263.96 and 117.59 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.27 : 263.96 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.27/263.96 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.27x = 263.96 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.27x = 31,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,039.06/191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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