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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.97, 264.78 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.97, 264.78 and 154.71 is: 213.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.97 : 264.78 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.97/264.78 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.97x = 264.78 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.97x = 40,964.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,964.11/191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.39

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