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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.61, 287.82 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.61, 287.82 and 145.80 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.61 : 287.82 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.61/287.82 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.61x = 287.82 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.61x = 41,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,964.16/191.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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