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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.71, 264.56 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.71, 264.56 and 104.38 is: 144.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.71 : 264.56 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.71/264.56 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.71x = 264.56 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.71x = 27,614.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,614.11/191.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.04

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