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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.77, 264.53 and 158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.77, 264.53 and 158.63 is: 218.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.77 : 264.53 = 158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.77/264.53 = 158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.77x = 264.53 × 158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.77x = 41,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,961.47/191.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.81

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