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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.97, 264.72 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.97, 264.72 and 159.17 is: 219.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.97 : 264.72 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.97/264.72 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.97x = 264.72 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.97x = 42,133.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,133.86/191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.48

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