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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 286.53 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 286.53 and 145.38 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 286.53 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/286.53 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 286.53 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 41,655.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,655.73/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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