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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 285.64 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 285.64 and 156.02 is: 234.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 285.64 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/285.64 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 285.64 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 44,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,563.73/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.54

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