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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 263.70 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 263.70 and 142.35 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 263.70 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/263.70 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 263.70 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 37,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,537.70/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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