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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 286.77 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 286.77 and 145.55 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 286.77 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/286.77 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 286.77 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 41,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,739.02/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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