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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 285.48 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 285.48 and 147.54 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 285.48 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/285.48 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 285.48 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 42,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,119.72/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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