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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.78, 286.31 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.78, 286.31 and 147.56 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.78 : 286.31 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.78/286.31 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.78x = 286.31 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.78x = 42,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,247.90/190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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