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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.47, 285.57 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.47, 285.57 and 154.38 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.47 : 285.57 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.47/285.57 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.47x = 285.57 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.47x = 44,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,086.30/190.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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