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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.94, 286.02 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.94, 286.02 and 150.17 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.94 : 286.02 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.94/286.02 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.94x = 286.02 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.94x = 42,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,950.19/190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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