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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.51, 285.87 and 144.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.51, 285.87 and 144.85 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.51 : 285.87 = 144.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.51/285.87 = 144.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.51x = 285.87 × 144.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.51x = 41,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,408.27/190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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