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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 264.88 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 264.88 and 118.22 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 264.88 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/264.88 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 264.88 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 31,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,312.79/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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