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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 263.17 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 263.17 and 144.22 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 263.17 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/263.17 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 263.17 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 37,954.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,954.38/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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