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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.63, 264.51 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.63, 264.51 and 147.89 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.63 : 264.51 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.63/264.51 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.63x = 264.51 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.63x = 39,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,118.38/191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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