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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 283.95 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 283.95 and 153.62 is: 229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 283.95 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/283.95 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 283.95 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 43,620.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,620.40/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.41

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