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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.60, 264.42 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.60, 264.42 and 151.94 is: 209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.60 : 264.42 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.60/264.42 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.60x = 264.42 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.60x = 40,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,174.65/191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.69

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