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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 264.17 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 264.17 and 104.10 is: 143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 264.17 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/264.17 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 264.17 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 27,499.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,499.23/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.65

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