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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 263.34 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 263.34 and 147.60 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 263.34 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/263.34 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 263.34 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 38,868.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,868.98/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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