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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.60, 264.38 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.60, 264.38 and 108.71 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.60 : 264.38 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.60/264.38 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.60x = 264.38 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.60x = 28,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738.88/191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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