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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.61, 264.56 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.61, 264.56 and 154.85 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.61 : 264.56 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.61/264.56 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.61x = 264.56 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.61x = 40,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,965.02/191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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