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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.16, 286.94 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.16, 286.94 and 147.22 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.16 : 286.94 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.16/286.94 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.16x = 286.94 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.16x = 42,242.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,242.96/191.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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