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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 285.27 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 285.27 and 146.81 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 285.27 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/285.27 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 285.27 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 41,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,881.48/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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