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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.52, 287.07 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.52, 287.07 and 145.74 is: 218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.52 : 287.07 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.52/287.07 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.52x = 287.07 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.52x = 41,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,837.58/191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.45

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