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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.53, 263.96 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.53, 263.96 and 146.64 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.53 : 263.96 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.53/263.96 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.53x = 263.96 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.53x = 38,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,707.09/191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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