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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.76, 263.72 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.76, 263.72 and 152.88 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.76 : 263.72 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.76/263.72 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.76x = 263.72 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.76x = 40,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,317.51/191.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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