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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 263.93 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 263.93 and 142.16 is: 196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 263.93 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/263.93 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 263.93 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 37,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,518.26/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.08

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