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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.08, 285.34 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.08, 285.34 and 150.04 is: 224.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.08 : 285.34 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.08/285.34 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.08x = 285.34 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.08x = 42,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,812.41/191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.05

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