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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 285.24 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 285.24 and 156.18 is: 234.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 285.24 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/285.24 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 285.24 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 44,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,548.78/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.44

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