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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.56, 263.62 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.56, 263.62 and 183.36 is: 252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.56 : 263.62 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.56/263.62 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.56x = 263.62 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.56x = 48,335.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,335.13/191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.33

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