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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.31, 264.06 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.31, 264.06 and 117.69 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.31 : 264.06 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.31/264.06 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.31x = 264.06 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.31x = 31,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,077.22/191.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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