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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.93, 286.06 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.93, 286.06 and 145.37 is: 217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.93 : 286.06 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.93/286.06 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.93x = 286.06 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.93x = 41,584.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,584.54/190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.80

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