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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 285.60 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 285.60 and 151.04 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 285.60 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/285.60 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 285.60 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 43,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,137.02/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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