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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.40, 264.29 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.40, 264.29 and 126.06 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.40 : 264.29 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.40/264.29 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.40x = 264.29 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.40x = 33,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,316.40/191.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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