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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 285.96 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 285.96 and 145.25 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 285.96 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/285.96 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 285.96 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 41,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,534.26/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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