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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.37, 285.26 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.37, 285.26 and 146.97 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.37 : 285.26 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.37/285.26 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.37x = 285.26 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.37x = 41,923.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,923.93/190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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