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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 263.91 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 263.91 and 154.04 is: 212.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 263.91 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/263.91 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 263.91 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 40,651.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,651.09/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.39

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