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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 263.55 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 263.55 and 144.25 is: 199.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 263.55 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/263.55 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 263.55 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 38,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,016.97/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.44

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