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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 285.87 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 285.87 and 149.95 is: 224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 285.87 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/285.87 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 285.87 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 42,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,864.78/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.83

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