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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.30, 286.16 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.30, 286.16 and 147.48 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.30 : 286.16 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.30/286.16 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.30x = 286.16 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.30x = 42,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,202.14/191.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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