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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 262.14 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 262.14 and 115.34 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 262.14 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/262.14 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 262.14 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 30,235.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,235.23/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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