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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 285.41 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 285.41 and 150.10 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 285.41 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/285.41 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 285.41 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 42,839.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,839.70/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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