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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.45, 264.21 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.45, 264.21 and 158.64 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.45 : 264.21 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.45/264.21 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.45x = 264.21 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.45x = 41,914.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,914.27/191.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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