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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 285.32 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 285.32 and 149.45 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 285.32 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/285.32 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 285.32 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 42,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,640.02/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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