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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 285.48 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 285.48 and 144.60 is: 216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 285.48 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/285.48 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 285.48 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 41,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,280.41/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.97

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