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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 263.86 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 263.86 and 158.12 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 263.86 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/263.86 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 263.86 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 41,721.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,721.81/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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