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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 264.54 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 264.54 and 147.42 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 264.54 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/264.54 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 264.54 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 38,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,996.43/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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