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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 285.22 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 285.22 and 149.25 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 285.22 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/285.22 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 285.22 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 42,569.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,569.09/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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