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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 262.17 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 262.17 and 115.31 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 262.17 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/262.17 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 262.17 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 30,230.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,230.33/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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