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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 285.98 and 154.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 285.98 and 154.37 is: 231.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 285.98 = 154.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/285.98 = 154.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 285.98 × 154.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 44,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,144.53/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.35

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