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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 263.97 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 263.97 and 163.89 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 263.97 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/263.97 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 263.97 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 43,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,262.04/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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