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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 285.99 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 285.99 and 150.10 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 285.99 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/285.99 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 285.99 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 42,927.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,927.10/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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