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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 263.61 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 263.61 and 142.11 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 263.61 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/263.61 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 263.61 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 37,461.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,461.62/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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