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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.75, 286.23 and 145.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.75, 286.23 and 145.09 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 286.23 = 145.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/286.23 = 145.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 286.23 × 145.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 41,529.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,529.11/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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