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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.49, 285.39 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.49, 285.39 and 147.22 is: 220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.49 : 285.39 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.49/285.39 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.49x = 285.39 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.49x = 42,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,014.40/190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.57

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