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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 264.06 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 264.06 and 136.35 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 264.06 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/264.06 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 264.06 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 36,004.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,004.58/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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