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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.54, 264.02 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.54, 264.02 and 187.90 is: 258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.54 : 264.02 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.54/264.02 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.54x = 264.02 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.54x = 49,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,607.76/191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.99

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