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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.34, 287.28 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.34, 287.28 and 146.25 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.34 : 287.28 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.34/287.28 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.34x = 287.28 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.34x = 42,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,014.70/191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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