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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 286.18 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 286.18 and 147.28 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 286.18 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/286.18 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 286.18 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 42,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,148.59/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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