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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 286.13 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 286.13 and 147.43 is: 221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 286.13 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/286.13 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 286.13 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 42,184.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,184.04/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.25

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