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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.14, 286.40 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.14, 286.40 and 147.91 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.14 : 286.40 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.14/286.40 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.14x = 286.40 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.14x = 42,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,361.61/191.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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