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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.49, 284.65 and 144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.49, 284.65 and 144.32 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.49 : 284.65 = 144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.49/284.65 = 144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.49x = 284.65 × 144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.49x = 41,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,078.90/190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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