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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.96, 264.87 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.96, 264.87 and 126.43 is: 174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.96 : 264.87 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.96/264.87 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.96x = 264.87 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.96x = 33,486.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,486.85/191.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.45

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