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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.98, 264.87 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.98, 264.87 and 118.27 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.98 : 264.87 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.98/264.87 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.98x = 264.87 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.98x = 31,326.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,326.17/191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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