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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 285 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 285 and 144.57 is: 216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 285 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/285 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 285 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 41,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,202.45/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.63

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