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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.55, 264.27 and 152.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.55, 264.27 and 152.21 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.55 : 264.27 = 152.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.55/264.27 = 152.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.55x = 264.27 × 152.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.55x = 40,223.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,223.22/191.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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