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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 285.20 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 285.20 and 144.62 is: 216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 285.20 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/285.20 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 285.20 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 41,245.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,245.62/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.60

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