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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.68, 264.72 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.68, 264.72 and 142.48 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.68 : 264.72 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.68/264.72 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.68x = 264.72 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.68x = 37,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,717.31/191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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