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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 285.60 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 285.60 and 149.64 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 285.60 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/285.60 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 285.60 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 42,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,737.18/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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