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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 264 and 156.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 264 and 156.47 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 264 = 156.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/264 = 156.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 264 × 156.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 41,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,308.08/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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