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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 285.18 and 97.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 285.18 and 97.67 is: 146.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 285.18 = 97.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/285.18 = 97.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 285.18 × 97.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 27,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,852.10/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.48

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