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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.05, 262.18 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.05, 262.18 and 112.38 is: 155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.05 : 262.18 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.05/262.18 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.05x = 262.18 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.05x = 29,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,463.79/190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.03

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