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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.35, 284.82 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.35, 284.82 and 149.34 is: 223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.35 : 284.82 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.35/284.82 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.35x = 284.82 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.35x = 42,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,535.02/190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.46

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