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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.59, 263.59 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.59, 263.59 and 147.85 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.59 : 263.59 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.59/263.59 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.59x = 263.59 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.59x = 38,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,971.78/191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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