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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 285.84 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 285.84 and 154.12 is: 230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 285.84 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/285.84 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 285.84 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 44,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,053.66/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.84

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