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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 285.85 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 285.85 and 150.48 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 285.85 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/285.85 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 285.85 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 43,013.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,013.28/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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