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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.61, 264.60 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.61, 264.60 and 147.87 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.61 : 264.60 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.61/264.60 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.61x = 264.60 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.61x = 39,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,126.40/191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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