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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.81, 264.57 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.81, 264.57 and 126.20 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.81 : 264.57 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.81/264.57 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.81x = 264.57 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.81x = 33,387.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,387.41/191.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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