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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.38, 264.46 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.38, 264.46 and 158.18 is: 218.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.38 : 264.46 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.38/264.46 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.38x = 264.46 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.38x = 41,832.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,832.28/191.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.58

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