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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.72, 264.67 and 141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.72, 264.67 and 141.29 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.72 : 264.67 = 141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.72/264.67 = 141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.72x = 264.67 × 141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.72x = 37,396.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,396.03/191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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