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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 285.66 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 285.66 and 145.08 is: 217.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 285.66 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/285.66 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 285.66 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 41,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,443.55/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.62

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