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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.75, 287.73 and 146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.75, 287.73 and 146.09 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.75 : 287.73 = 146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.75/287.73 = 146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.75x = 287.73 × 146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.75x = 42,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,034.48/191.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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