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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.85, 285.89 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.85, 285.89 and 152.28 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.85 : 285.89 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.85/285.89 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.85x = 285.89 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.85x = 43,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,534.57/190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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