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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 286.35 and 145.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 286.35 and 145.47 is: 217.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 286.35 = 145.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/286.35 = 145.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 286.35 × 145.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 41,655.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,655.33/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.81

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