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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 285.78 and 145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 285.78 and 145.12 is: 217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 285.78 = 145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/285.78 = 145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 285.78 × 145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 41,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,472.39/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.43

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