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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 286.09 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 286.09 and 150.42 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 286.09 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/286.09 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 286.09 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 43,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,033.66/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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