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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.61, 287.42 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.61, 287.42 and 146.25 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.61 : 287.42 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.61/287.42 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.61x = 287.42 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.61x = 42,034.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,034.44/191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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