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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 262.20 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 262.20 and 115.32 is: 159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 262.20 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/262.20 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 262.20 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 30,236.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,236.90/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.13

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