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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.21, 284.95 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.21, 284.95 and 149.44 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.21 : 284.95 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.21/284.95 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.21x = 284.95 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.21x = 42,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,582.93/190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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