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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.05, 286.36 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.05, 286.36 and 156.56 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.05 : 286.36 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.05/286.36 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.05x = 286.36 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.05x = 44,832.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,832.52/190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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