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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.97, 264.90 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.97, 264.90 and 126.50 is: 174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.97 : 264.90 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.97/264.90 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.97x = 264.90 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.97x = 33,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,509.00/191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.55

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