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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 263.89 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 263.89 and 135.51 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 263.89 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/263.89 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 263.89 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 35,759.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,759.73/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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