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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.36, 264 and 142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.36, 264 and 142.24 is: 196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.36 : 264 = 142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.36/264 = 142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.36x = 264 × 142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.36x = 37,551.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,551.36/191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.23

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