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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.80, 264.74 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.80, 264.74 and 152.53 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.80 : 264.74 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.80/264.74 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.80x = 264.74 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.80x = 40,380.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,380.23/191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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