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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.87, 287.28 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.87, 287.28 and 146.00 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.87 : 287.28 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.87/287.28 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.87x = 287.28 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.87x = 41,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,941.44/191.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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