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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 285.40 and 146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 285.40 and 146.98 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 285.40 = 146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/285.40 = 146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 285.40 × 146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 41,948.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,948.09/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

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