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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.60, 263.94 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.60, 263.94 and 152.72 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.60 : 263.94 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.60/263.94 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.60x = 263.94 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.60x = 40,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,308.92/191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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