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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.89, 264.78 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.89, 264.78 and 109 is: 150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.89 : 264.78 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.89/264.78 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.89x = 264.78 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.89x = 28,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861.02/191.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.40

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