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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 263.79 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 263.79 and 147.54 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 263.79 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/263.79 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 263.79 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 38,919.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,919.58/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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