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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 286.72 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 286.72 and 150.24 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 286.72 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/286.72 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 286.72 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 43,076.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,076.81/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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