Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.50, 263.71 and 161.93
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 191.50, 263.71 and 161.93 is: 222.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191.50 : 263.71 = 161.93 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191.50/263.71 = 161.93/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191.50x = 263.71 × 161.93 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191.50x = 42,702.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,702.51/191.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222.99
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