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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.60, 285.98 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.60, 285.98 and 144.43 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.60 : 285.98 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.60/285.98 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.60x = 285.98 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.60x = 41,305.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,305.08/190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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