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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 285.36 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 285.36 and 149.73 is: 224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 285.36 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/285.36 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 285.36 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 42,726.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,726.95/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.61

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