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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.80, 287.66 and 146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.80, 287.66 and 146.24 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.80 : 287.66 = 146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.80/287.66 = 146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.80x = 287.66 × 146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.80x = 42,067.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,067.40/191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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