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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.11, 285.29 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.11, 285.29 and 149.61 is: 224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.11 : 285.29 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.11/285.29 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.11x = 285.29 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.11x = 42,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,683.12/190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.51

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