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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 285.45 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 285.45 and 147.74 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 285.45 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/285.45 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 285.45 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 42,172.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,172.38/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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