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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 286.48 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 286.48 and 150.47 is: 226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 286.48 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/286.48 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 286.48 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 43,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,104.84/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.20

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