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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.43, 286.62 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.43, 286.62 and 145.65 is: 218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.43 : 286.62 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.43/286.62 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.43x = 286.62 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.43x = 41,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,746.20/191.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.08

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