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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.91, 264.84 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.91, 264.84 and 114.27 is: 157.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.91 : 264.84 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.91/264.84 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.91x = 264.84 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.91x = 30,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,263.27/191.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.70

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