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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 285.03 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 285.03 and 156.02 is: 234.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 285.03 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/285.03 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 285.03 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 44,468.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,468.96/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.02

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