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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.17, 286.33 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.17, 286.33 and 147.52 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.17 : 286.33 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.17/286.33 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.17x = 286.33 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.17x = 42,237.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,237.64/191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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