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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.90, 264.80 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.90, 264.80 and 142.13 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.90 : 264.80 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.90/264.80 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.90x = 264.80 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.90x = 37,637.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,637.04/191.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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