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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.44, 264.08 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.44, 264.08 and 117.71 is: 162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.44 : 264.08 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.44/264.08 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.44x = 264.08 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.44x = 31,083.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,083.75/191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.37

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