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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 263.84 and 142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 263.84 and 142.30 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 263.84 = 142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/263.84 = 142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 263.84 × 142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 37,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,544.43/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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