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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.69, 285.48 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.69, 285.48 and 145.23 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.69 : 285.48 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.69/285.48 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.69x = 285.48 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.69x = 41,460.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,460.26/190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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