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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.56, 264.15 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.56, 264.15 and 147.82 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.56 : 264.15 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.56/264.15 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.56x = 264.15 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.56x = 39,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,046.65/191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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