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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 264 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 264 and 117.66 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 264 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/264 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 264 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 31,062.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062.24/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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