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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 264 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 264 and 117.70 is: 162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 264 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/264 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 264 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 31,072.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,072.80/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.34

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