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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.62, 286.67 and 147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.62, 286.67 and 147.95 is: 221.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.62 : 286.67 = 147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.62/286.67 = 147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.62x = 286.67 × 147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.62x = 42,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,411.76/191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.34

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