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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.56, 264.28 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.56, 264.28 and 139.72 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.56 : 264.28 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.56/264.28 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.56x = 264.28 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.56x = 36,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,925.20/191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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