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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 285.49 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 285.49 and 149.38 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 285.49 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/285.49 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 285.49 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 42,645.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,645.97/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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