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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.45, 285.21 and 149.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.45, 285.21 and 149.77 is: 224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.45 : 285.21 = 149.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.45/285.21 = 149.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.45x = 285.21 × 149.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.45x = 42,715.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,715.90/190.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.29

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