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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 263.66 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 263.66 and 156.40 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 263.66 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/263.66 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 263.66 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 41,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,234.98/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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