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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.97, 285.76 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.97, 285.76 and 149.96 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.97 : 285.76 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.97/285.76 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.97x = 285.76 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.97x = 42,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,852.57/190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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