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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 263.61 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 263.61 and 158.52 is: 218.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 263.61 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/263.61 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 263.61 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 41,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,787.46/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.46

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