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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.69, 286.98 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.69, 286.98 and 146.23 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.69 : 286.98 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.69/286.98 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.69x = 286.98 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.69x = 41,965.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,965.09/191.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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