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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 263.95 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 263.95 and 108.38 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 263.95 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/263.95 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 263.95 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 28,607.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,607.29/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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