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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.04, 286.69 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.04, 286.69 and 147.81 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.04 : 286.69 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.04/286.69 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.04x = 286.69 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.04x = 42,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,375.65/191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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