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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 286.74 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 286.74 and 145.60 is: 218.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 286.74 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/286.74 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 286.74 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 41,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,748.63/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.51

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