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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.66, 264.76 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.66, 264.76 and 158.90 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.66 : 264.76 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.66/264.76 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.66x = 264.76 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.66x = 42,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,070.36/191.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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