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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.61, 286.23 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.61, 286.23 and 144.35 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.61 : 286.23 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.61/286.23 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.61x = 286.23 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.61x = 41,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,317.30/190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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