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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.31, 285.08 and 147.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.31, 285.08 and 147.47 is: 220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.31 : 285.08 = 147.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.31/285.08 = 147.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.31x = 285.08 × 147.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.31x = 42,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,038.58/190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.90

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