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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 285.48 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 285.48 and 149.52 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 285.48 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/285.48 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 285.48 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 42,684.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,684.97/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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