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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.05, 284.61 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.05, 284.61 and 144.03 is: 215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.05 : 284.61 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.05/284.61 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.05x = 284.61 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.05x = 40,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,992.38/190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.70

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