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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 286.08 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 286.08 and 152.51 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 286.08 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/286.08 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 286.08 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 43,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,630.06/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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