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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 284.58 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 284.58 and 155.58 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 284.58 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/284.58 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 284.58 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 44,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,274.96/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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