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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 285.22 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 285.22 and 149.50 is: 224.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 285.22 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/285.22 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 285.22 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 42,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,640.39/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.26

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