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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.39, 285.38 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.39, 285.38 and 144.64 is: 216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.39 : 285.38 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.39/285.38 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.39x = 285.38 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.39x = 41,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,277.37/190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.81

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