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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 288.36 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 288.36 and 146.21 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 288.36 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/288.36 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 288.36 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 42,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,159.67/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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