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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 263.96 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 263.96 and 113.60 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 263.96 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/263.96 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 263.96 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 29,985.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,985.86/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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