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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.41, 263.56 and 158.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.41, 263.56 and 158.09 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.41 : 263.56 = 158.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.41/263.56 = 158.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.41x = 263.56 × 158.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.41x = 41,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,666.20/191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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