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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 264.80 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 264.80 and 108.98 is: 150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 264.80 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/264.80 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 264.80 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 28,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,856.04/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.40

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