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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.67, 264.56 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.67, 264.56 and 136.41 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.67 : 264.56 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.67/264.56 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.67x = 264.56 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.67x = 36,087.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,087.95/191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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