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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.94, 265.01 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.94, 265.01 and 155.26 is: 214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.94 : 265.01 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.94/265.01 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.94x = 265.01 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.94x = 41,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,145.45/191.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.37

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