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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.31, 263.84 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.31, 263.84 and 152.16 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.31 : 263.84 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.31/263.84 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.31x = 263.84 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.31x = 40,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,145.13/191.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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