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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.56 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.56 and 154.38 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.56 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.56 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.56 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 44,084.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,084.75/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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