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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 264.24 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 264.24 and 147.56 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 264.24 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/264.24 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 264.24 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 38,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,991.25/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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