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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 284.93 and 157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 284.93 and 157.45 is: 236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 284.93 = 157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/284.93 = 157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 284.93 × 157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 44,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,861.44/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.08

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