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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 285.84 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 285.84 and 150.08 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 285.84 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/285.84 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 285.84 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 42,898.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,898.87/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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