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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.64, 287.64 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.64, 287.64 and 145.84 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.64 : 287.64 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.64/287.64 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.64x = 287.64 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.64x = 41,949.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,949.42/191.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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