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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 285.24 and 145.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 285.24 and 145.07 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 285.24 = 145.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/285.24 = 145.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 285.24 × 145.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 41,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,378.34/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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