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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 263.93 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 263.93 and 117.59 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 263.93 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/263.93 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 263.93 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 31,033.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,033.62/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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