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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 284.96 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 284.96 and 152 is: 227.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 284.96 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/284.96 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 284.96 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 43,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,313.92/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.87

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