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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.83, 264.35 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.83, 264.35 and 139.28 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.83 : 264.35 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.83/264.35 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.83x = 264.35 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.83x = 36,818.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,818.08/191.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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