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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.78, 265.21 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.78, 265.21 and 183.63 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.78 : 265.21 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.78/265.21 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.78x = 265.21 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.78x = 48,700.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,700.05/191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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