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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 262.28 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 262.28 and 112.46 is: 155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 262.28 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/262.28 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 262.28 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 29,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,496.01/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.18

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