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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 285.78 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 285.78 and 147.32 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 285.78 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/285.78 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 285.78 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 42,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101.11/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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