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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 284.82 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 284.82 and 149.32 is: 223.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 284.82 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/284.82 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 284.82 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 42,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529.32/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.84

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