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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.53, 263.75 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.53, 263.75 and 142.32 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.53 : 263.75 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.53/263.75 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.53x = 263.75 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.53x = 37,536.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,536.19/191.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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