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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 284.92 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 284.92 and 151.50 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 284.92 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/284.92 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 284.92 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 43,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,166.07/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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