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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.86, 265.05 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.86, 265.05 and 155.26 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.86 : 265.05 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.86/265.05 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.86x = 265.05 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.86x = 41,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,151.66/191.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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