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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 285.24 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 285.24 and 147.92 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 285.24 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/285.24 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 285.24 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 42,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,192.70/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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