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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 286.31 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 286.31 and 145.33 is: 217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 286.31 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/286.31 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 286.31 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 41,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,609.08/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.97

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