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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.41, 287.12 and 149.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.41, 287.12 and 149.17 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.41 : 287.12 = 149.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.41/287.12 = 149.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.41x = 287.12 × 149.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.41x = 42,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,828.94/191.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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