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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 285.28 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 285.28 and 146.87 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 285.28 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/285.28 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 285.28 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 41,898.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,898.76/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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