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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.97, 263.25 and 144.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.97, 263.25 and 144.35 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.97 : 263.25 = 144.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.97/263.25 = 144.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.97x = 263.25 × 144.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.97x = 37,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,998.82/190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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