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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.38, 287.17 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.38, 287.17 and 146.02 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.38 : 287.17 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.38/287.17 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.38x = 287.17 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.38x = 41,932.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,932.43/191.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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