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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.48, 263.66 and 158.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.48, 263.66 and 158.15 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.48 : 263.66 = 158.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.48/263.66 = 158.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.48x = 263.66 × 158.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.48x = 41,697.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,697.70/191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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